Gourmet Experience BCN Monica Rodriguez started Gourmet Experience BCN to share her love of the city and her passion for cooking. After taking many classes, including the premier gourmet course at Hoffman, Monica, a teacher and a speech therapist, found the perfect fusion for all of her passions. Each class is designed to entice the gourmet lover’s exquisite palate, while having fun, relaxing, and making new friends. Classes are taught in both Spanish and English so you can learn to cook wonderful food while learning a new language. There are classes for all ages.   About Meagan BellovinMeagan arrived in Barcelona in 2019, having left behind a full life of family, friends, and career in Austin, Texas. Originally educated as a journalist, Meagan taught children in her local public school system for nearly ten years before moving to Barcelona with her husband and dog. Since her arrival, she has embraced local living, taking Spanish classes, making new friends, and rediscovering her journalism past by writing for The Barcelona Edit.View all posts by Meagan Bellovin

  Art, Beauty, Culture Opera is a hair and beauty salon in Barcelona that fuses art, beauty and culture. The salon is located in a contemporary art space and events venue. Head Stylist Giovanni Lavorante devotes his creative talent to capturing authentic beauty, using innovative techniques in hair styling through sculpting, texturing and colouring. Originally from Salerno, Giovanni refined his skills as a hair stylist in Milan, working for 15 years side-by-side with the esteemed Aldo Coppola, a legend in the industry for his unique style, who has worked for Donatella Versace, Naomi Campbell, Sophia Loren, Monica Bellucci and Linda Evangelista, among others. Lavorante brings to this Eixample-based hair and beauty salon  his specialty — shatush, an innovative coloring technique originally lauched by Aldo Coppola. Shatush takes balayage colouring to the next level; the treatment reacts differently to each client’s hair, resulting in a completely unique look. Check out these beauty product stores for between-salon-visit upkeep. About Meagan BellovinMeagan arrived in Barcelona in 2019, having left behind a full life of family, friends, and career in Austin, Texas. Originally educated as a journalist, Meagan taught children in her local public school system for nearly ten years before moving to Barcelona with her husband and dog. Since her arrival, she has embraced local living, taking Spanish classes, making new friends, and rediscovering her journalism past by writing for The Barcelona Edit.View all posts by Meagan Bellovin

Coffee and Playroom for Socializing Cocoa is a family-run coffee shop and playroom that serves healthy breakfasts, brunches, or quick coffees and snacks. All food is made with fresh ingredients. Cocoa provides a family space, created for and by families. This includes an upstairs playroom that is filled with Montessori-inspired toys and educational materials. Recreational activities and workshops are available. The space is also available for family celebrations or events. Cocoa encourages participation, education and creativity in a warm and multicultural environment.   About Andrea FellmanAndrea Fellman is the founder and creative director of The Barcelona Edit.View all posts by Andrea Fellman